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History of Port San Julián

The name of San Julián was given by Ferdinand Magellan when he reached this bay on March 31st, 1520. On the following day, Palm Sunday, there was the first mass on Argentinian territory, said fact is remembered by a monument...

NatGeo: Patagonia is the best place for Whale Watching

This is the conclusion reached by the experts at National Geographic. After conducting a survey about the best whale watching places in the world to spot these huge cetaceans, Argentina charted at the top according to NatGeo. The list also...

Trains in Patagonia: the facts

Traveling by Train is romantic. It makes us imagine that we are time travelers. To enter that world of rolling wagons, dampened noises and smooth wobble is an unforgettable experience. If we add the fact that through the windows the...

Biggest Dinosaur on Earth found in Patagonia

Remains of a dinosaur were found in Chubut territory. It is the biggest in the world. Researchers at the Museo Egidio Feruglio (MEF ), Trelew, found the nearly complete remains of the largest dinosaur skeleton found so far in the World with...

When Brazil tried to invade Argentina

At the southern end of the Province of Buenos Aires is Carmen de Patagones, unknown to most tourists. However much of Patagonian history was written in this region. Facing Viedma, separated by the Negro River, it is another key point...

Viedma’s Lighthouse and Library: 120 years old

They are two symbols of civilization that have been founded at the same time, just like the lighthouse and the mythical library of Alexandria. They are two traces of past knowledge, which continue working for future wisdom. This year was...

Hiking Mt. Fitz Roy – My personal experience

A first hand beautiful trekking experience in Mount Fitz Roy I had been planning the trip to El Chaltén since I can remember and the ultimate goal was to be as close to the marvellous Mt. Fitz Roy as possible. The beginning...

Hiking at El Chaltén: useful tips

Hikes near Mt. Fitz Roy: a cheat sheet with trails according to time available and the different levels of difficulty For one day or less Fitz Roy Lookout Point (Mirador del Cerro Fitz Roy): 1:30 one way, with a climb...

The New Wonder of the World

Iguazu Falls in Argentina, were finally honored as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World, at a party hosted within Iguazu National Park, with the impressive "Devil's Throat " as the background. The festivities began with fireworks...

Why, when and how to get to Glaciarium?

Coming to The Glaciarium is much more than a simple visit to a Museum. The ultra modern Ice Museum in El Calafate is a real experience for all senses. Why should The Glaciarium be included in every trip to El Calafate?...